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Lakefront Short-Term Rental Confrontation Highlights Issues Between Permanent Residents and Renters
LEYDEN, JUL 17 – Leyden voters approved special permits for short-term rentals and expanded accessory dwelling unit size limits to address housing and neighborhood concerns, with all nine articles passing unanimously.
- At Wednesday's Special Town Meeting, Leyden voters approved nine articles, including a new process for short-term rental permits and ADU regulations.
- When homes meant for long-term occupancy convert to vacation rentals, longtime residents grow frustrated by noise and trash, reflecting community tensions.
- The permitted ADU size increased from 900 to 1,200 square feet and basement space was excluded from calculations.
- Airbnb and Booking Holdings invested nearly $18 billion in marketing and sales in 2024, marking a $1 billion increase from the previous year.
- Recent legal shifts include Houston's registration ordinance and a Dallas injunction, while Houston recently implemented a short-term rental registration ordinance, effectiveness untested.
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Lakefront short-term rental confrontation highlights issues between permanent residents and renters
A birthday celebration at a Lake Houston short-term rental property devolved into hostile confrontations between neighbors and renters, highlighting growing tensions over vacation rentals in residential areas.
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Neighborhood traditions fade as short-term renters ignore local norms
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Letter: Protect Our Communities
Dear Sen. Tom McInnis: As a resident of Moore County and a member of the Pinehurst community, I respectfully share my concerns regarding proposed legislation that would authorize unrestricted short-term rentals in all single-family residential zones across North Carolina.
Bergen is a horror example of why immediate action against short-term rentals is necessary, says Rødt. The party is receiving support from surprising quarters.
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